Physician Assistant Jobs in Raleigh, NC

Physician assistant jobs in Raleigh are in strong and consistent demand, concentrated in the North Hills medical corridor, downtown Raleigh health campuses, and the Research Triangle Park edge along the city's western boundary, across primary care, surgical specialties, and urgent care. Employers hiring right now include WakeMed Health & Hospitals, LiveWell Homecare Agency, and Optum. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles143+
Top employerWakeMed Health & Hospitals
Work type100% On-site
Top credentialMaster's degree in nursing
Companies hiring9

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Monarch Healthcare
PMHNP or Psychiatric Physician Assistant – Outpatient
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Monarch Healthcare
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PMHNP or Psychiatric Physician Assistant – Outpatient
Monarch Healthcare
Raleigh, North Carolina
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
On-Site
Master's degree in nursing
1,001-5,000

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WakeMed Health & Hospitals
PA or NP, Orthopedics (Inpatient)
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PA or NP, Orthopedics (Inpatient)
WakeMed Health & Hospitals
Raleigh, North Carolina
Customer Service
Healthcare Administration
Human Resources
Master's degree in nursing
10,000+

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Nurse Practitioner (NP)/Physician Assistant (PA)
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Nurse Practitioner (NP)/Physician Assistant (PA)
LiveWell Homecare Agency
Raleigh, North Carolina
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Physicians

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Urgent Care Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) / Physician Assistant (PA)
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Urgent Care Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) / Physician Assistant (PA)
LiveWell Homecare Agency
Raleigh, North Carolina
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Physicians
$55 - $70/hr
BLS Certification

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One Medical
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
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One Medical
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Primary Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
One Medical
Raleigh, North Carolina
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Physicians
$128k - $136k/yr
1,001-5,000

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Physician Assistant Job Market in Raleigh

Who's Hiring

  • WakeMed Health & Hospitals
    WakeMed Health & Hospitals36
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    LiveWell Homecare Agency24
  • Optum
    Optum12
  • Duke Health
    Duke Health12
  • One Medical
    One Medical12

Physician Assistant Jobs in Raleigh: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a physician assistant job in Raleigh?

Raleigh's strongest hiring concentrations are in health systems anchored near North Hills and downtown, independent urgent care networks spreading into the Brier Creek and Garner corridors, and the research-affiliated practices tied to the Research Triangle Park area. Surgical specialties and primary care are the most active. Candidates who hold a current North Carolina PA license, demonstrate subspecialty experience, and can point to DEA registration move fastest through the local hiring process.

Which companies hire physician assistants in Raleigh?

Employers hiring physician assistants in Raleigh right now include WakeMed Health & Hospitals, LiveWell Homecare Agency, and Optum, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Raleigh's hiring pool includes large academic health systems, multispecialty physician groups, and independently operated urgent care chains, giving candidates options at very different practice scales.

Are there remote physician assistant jobs in Raleigh?

Yes, though only for a narrow slice of the role. Physician assistant work is primarily hands-on and clinical, so fully remote positions are uncommon. About 0% of physician assistant openings tied to Raleigh are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, concentrated in telehealth triage, utilization review, and insurance clinical advisory roles rather than direct patient care.

How can I get a physician assistant job in Raleigh with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path in Raleigh is through urgent care networks and community health centers, which hire new graduates more consistently than hospital-based surgical or subspecialty practices. Roles like urgent care PA, float PA, or hospital medicine nocturnist give early-career candidates structured volume and quick credentialing experience. WakeMed and similar systems also run structured new-graduate onboarding tracks that can compress the ramp-up period significantly.

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